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DV03 OAJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,546 mi
Last recorded153,546 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 OAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 153,546 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 145,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 137,808 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 137,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 135,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 132,602 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 132,602 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 131,163 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 113,493 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on exhaust back box

front number plate

Pass 27 Apr 2009 113,493 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

front number plate

Pass 22 Apr 2008 97,879 miles

wear on n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2007 78,530 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pad wear

n/s door mirror

o/s/f tyre 2mm

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DV03 OAJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV03 OAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV03 OAJ registered?

DV03 OAJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is DV03 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 OAJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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